Alfie in The Merry Widow

xcept · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject:

Mr Seckerson uses such an eloquent turn of phrase! Wink

"...The biggest success of the evening was Copley's take on Camille de Rosillon (sung by Alfie Boe), whose desperation to get laid, preferably by Baron Zeta's wife, Valencienne (the lovely Fiona Murphy), had him falling over himself like an eager puppy..."
Source: The Independent CLICK HERE for the full review

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Another fantastic review for Alfie.

Alfie.

xcept · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject:

"...Alfie Boe hits a splendid top C in his portrayal of the lovesick Camille...

Source: The Guardian CLICK HERE for full article

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Alot of people say the orchestra is over loud. But Alfie still gets a good review, The rest of the cast get the thumbs down. I feel sorry for these people who have got to go to see a performance they dont like.Get yourself a job you do like. Laughing

xcept · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

the reviewer described Alfie as..

"...a definite asset to ENO..."

Source: Classical Source

CLICK HERE for full review

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

Another good review for Alfie, He seems to be the star of this production.
Thanks for posting the review xcept.

Alfie

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 370

My friends have just arrived home to America from London.They booked to see Alfie in The Merry Widow, they loved it so much they saw it three times. Laughing

xaria · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

Only a few more days till I get to see him! Very Happy

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xcept · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject:

Those going to the performance tonight have been informed that they will unfortunately not see Alfie as Camille - We hope to hear very shortly that the newest little Boe has made her debut appearance instead though. Very Happy

xbons · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

Interesting, xcept! _ we noticed that Alfie popped in and out a bit yesterday (at the classical brits) when he could, and guessed he was ringing home to check on things at times!

It's sad for xantha and Lyndsey though..... Crying or Very sad

xcept · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject:

xantha · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:23 pm Post subject:

What's that saying "Never a truer word spoken in jest". I remember sitting at the Classical Brits and seeing Alfie leave whilst talking on his phone. I joked to Xbons that maybe his wife had gone into labour and he was off to be with her. When I arrived at the ENO the next day there were signs up everywhere saying he wouldn't be performing. I was told that the debut appearance of another Boe was imminent hence Alfie not performing.
I was a little disappointed but totally understood his reasons for not being there and at least it was good news and not that he had been ill.
There was an announcement at the beginning of the show and Alfie got a huge round of applause and cheers when they said his daughter had been born. Smile

Roy Hudd's character also made reference to baby Boe's arrival during the show. As he exited the stage he said (referring to another of the characters) "He is to diplomacy what Alfie Boe is to Family Planning". It was all meant very light hearted and the audience chuckled in appreciation.
I did enjoy the show and whilst Alfie's replacement did very well I would have loved to have seen Alfie perform. I could just imagine him performing certain parts and of course, I would have loved to have heard him sing.Still, there's always Elektra to look forward to! Smile

xcept · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:49 pm Post subject:

"...Alfie Boe's winsome Camille, his top notes taking to the air with ease..."

Source: The Independent CLICK HERE to read the full review

xaria · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:

It was a fantastic performance on Friday night, despite the lack of Alfie. He was performing last night though, and from what I heard at the Merry Widow workshop, he was fantastic! Smile

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